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Engineering Technologies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Engineering Technologies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is in Blacksburg, VA.

Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Technologies Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #3 of 23
Best Value Virginia #19 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #32 of 241
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #178 of 854
Best Value Southeast (Region) #225 of 241
Best Value Nationwide #734 of 852

Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering Technologies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,198
2 years $63,005
3 years $71,441
4 years $80,284
5 years $98,448

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University report median earnings of $80,284, compared with $77,896 for all Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering Technologies earnings compared with all majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is $23,750.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates

Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $134,632
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $121,642
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $109,781
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $108,923
Photonics Technicians $106,964
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $89,975
Automotive Engineering Technicians $89,794
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians $88,689
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,216
Architectural and Civil Drafters $82,779

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